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West Virginia and Regional History Center

Anna Shue Atkins Papers, 1918/2013

3.75 Linear Feet Summary: 3 ft. 9 in. (3 record cartons, 15 in. each)
Papers of Anna Shue Atkins (1918-2010), a poet, writer, and schoolteacher who was born and spent her early life in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. Contains Atkins's poetry and autobiographical writings, as well as her genealogical research, legal documents, correspondence, newspaper clippings, and other material. See "Scope and Content Note" and "Historical Note" for further information.
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Anna Shue Atkins Papers, 1918/2013 3.75 Linear Feet Summary: 3 ft. 9 in. (3 record cartons, 15 in. each)

Atkins, Anna Blanche Shue, 1918-2010
Papers of Anna Shue Atkins (1918-2010), a poet, writer, and schoolteacher who was born and spent her early life in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. Contains Atkins's poetry and autobiographical writings, as well as her genealogical research, legal documents, correspondence, newspaper clippings, and other material. See "Scope and Content Note" and "Historical Note" for further information.
West Virginia and Regional History Center

Jeffrey Cyphers Wright, Poet, Publications and Other Material, 1977/2025

5.38 Linear Feet 2 document cases, 2.5 in. each; 9 document cases, 5 in. each; 1 flat storage box, 4 in.; 1 flat storage box, 3.5 in.; 2 flat storage boxes, 1.25 in. each; 1 oversize folder, 0.01 in.; 1 item (box), 4.5 in.

Publications and other material by poet Jeffrey Cyphers Wright.

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Jeffrey Cyphers Wright, Poet, Publications and Other Material, 1977/2025 5.38 Linear Feet 2 document cases, 2.5 in. each; 9 document cases, 5 in. each; 1 flat storage box, 4 in.; 1 flat storage box, 3.5 in.; 2 flat storage boxes, 1.25 in. each; 1 oversize folder, 0.01 in.; 1 item (box), 4.5 in.

Wright, Jeffrey C. (Jeffrey Cyphers)

Publications and other material by poet Jeffrey Cyphers Wright.

West Virginia and Regional History Center

Jesse Stuart, Author, Papers, 1934/1982

1.5 Linear Feet Summary: 1 ft. 6 in. (3 document cases, 5 in. each); (1 flat box, 3 in.)

Letters, books, clippings, biographical and literary articles, and other papers regarding Appalachian poet and author, Jesse Stuart, gathered by family friend, Maryan Dahmer. There are over 90 letters from Stuart to Dahmer, dating from 1966 to 1976, which discuss travel, speaking engagements, publishers, opinions of authors and scholars, teaching, personal matters, etc. The collection also includes a large number of Stuart's books, many of which are first editions inscribed to Dahmer, as well as publications by his daughter Jane Stuart. Jesse Hilton Stuart was born on August 8, 1906 in Greenup County, Kentucky. He published over 2000 poems and over 60 books, writing primarily about Appalachian life in poems, novels, children's books, autobiographical works, and short stories. He received several prestigious accolades for his work, including the highest award for poetry in America, the Fellowship for the Academy of American Poets. Stuart spent the majority of his life in his hometown of Greenup and remained deeply devoted to his Appalachian roots until he died on 17 Feburary 1984.

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Jesse Stuart, Author, Papers, 1934/1982 1.5 Linear Feet Summary: 1 ft. 6 in. (3 document cases, 5 in. each); (1 flat box, 3 in.)

Stuart, Jesse, 1906-1984

Letters, books, clippings, biographical and literary articles, and other papers regarding Appalachian poet and author, Jesse Stuart, gathered by family friend, Maryan Dahmer. There are over 90 letters from Stuart to Dahmer, dating from 1966 to 1976, which discuss travel, speaking engagements, publishers, opinions of authors and scholars, teaching, personal matters, etc. The collection also includes a large number of Stuart's books, many of which are first editions inscribed to Dahmer, as well as publications by his daughter Jane Stuart. Jesse Hilton Stuart was born on August 8, 1906 in Greenup County, Kentucky. He published over 2000 poems and over 60 books, writing primarily about Appalachian life in poems, novels, children's books, autobiographical works, and short stories. He received several prestigious accolades for his work, including the highest award for poetry in America, the Fellowship for the Academy of American Poets. Stuart spent the majority of his life in his hometown of Greenup and remained deeply devoted to his Appalachian roots until he died on 17 Feburary 1984.

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Louise McNeill (1911-1993), Poet, Typescript of "Gauley Mountain", 1937/1989

0.1 Linear Feet Summary: 1 in. (2 folders)
Typescript with annotations of Louise McNeill (Pease)'s book of poems entitled Gauley Mountain, first published in 1939. Also includes typescript rough drafts of chapters from McNeill's Elderberry Flood (undated) and correspondence. Letters include one from Margaret P. Montague to McNeill (1937); two letters from McNeill to Pennsylvania State University (1958); and two letters from McNeill to West Virginia University President Neil Bucklew (May and June 1989), thanking him for the hospitality and the experience of getting her honorary degree at WVU.
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Louise McNeill (1911-1993), Poet, Typescript of "Gauley Mountain", 1937/1989 0.1 Linear Feet Summary: 1 in. (2 folders)

McNeill, Louise
Typescript with annotations of Louise McNeill (Pease)'s book of poems entitled Gauley Mountain, first published in 1939. Also includes typescript rough drafts of chapters from McNeill's Elderberry Flood (undated) and correspondence. Letters include one from Margaret P. Montague to McNeill (1937); two letters from McNeill to Pennsylvania State University (1958); and two letters from McNeill to West Virginia University President Neil Bucklew (May and June 1989), thanking him for the hospitality and the experience of getting her honorary degree at WVU.
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Marc Harshman, Poet Laureate of West Virginia, Papers, 1970/2023

23.13 Linear Feet 15 record cartons, 15 in. each; 6 document cases, 5 in. each; 2 document cases, 2.5 in. each; 1 flat box, 3 in.; 4 flat boxes, 1 in. each; 1 letterbox, 5.5 in.; 1 rolled storage box, 5 in.; 1 oversize folder, 0.1 in. 6.19 Gigabytes 18 files, formats include .iso, .tif, .docx, .cue, and .md5

Professional and personal papers of Marc Harshman, Appalachian author and poet laureate of West Virginia.

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Marc Harshman, Poet Laureate of West Virginia, Papers, 1970/2023 23.13 Linear Feet 15 record cartons, 15 in. each; 6 document cases, 5 in. each; 2 document cases, 2.5 in. each; 1 flat box, 3 in.; 4 flat boxes, 1 in. each; 1 letterbox, 5.5 in.; 1 rolled storage box, 5 in.; 1 oversize folder, 0.1 in. 6.19 Gigabytes 18 files, formats include .iso, .tif, .docx, .cue, and .md5

Harshman, Marc, Poet Laureate, 1950-

Professional and personal papers of Marc Harshman, Appalachian author and poet laureate of West Virginia.

West Virginia and Regional History Center

Tom Andrews Papers, 1972/2013, bulk 1980/2003

2.76 Linear Feet 2 ft. 9 in. (2 record cartons, 15 in. each); (1 flat storage box, 3 in.); (1 oversize folder)

This collection documents mostly the adult life and work of Tom Andrews. His papers also include materials collected by Tom's family after his death, such as tributes from friends and colleagues, as well as works of Tom's that were published posthumously.

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Tom Andrews Papers, 1972/2013, bulk 1980/2003 2.76 Linear Feet 2 ft. 9 in. (2 record cartons, 15 in. each); (1 flat storage box, 3 in.); (1 oversize folder)

Andrews, Tom, 1961-2001

This collection documents mostly the adult life and work of Tom Andrews. His papers also include materials collected by Tom's family after his death, such as tributes from friends and colleagues, as well as works of Tom's that were published posthumously.

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